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North Atlantic Oscillation  

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  • A weather phenomenon over the North Atlantic Ocean of fluctuations in the difference of atmospheric pressure at sea level (SLP) between the Icelandic Low and the Azores High. Through fluctuations in the strength of the Icelandic Low and the Azores High, it controls the strength and direction of westerly winds and location of storm tracks across the North Atlantic. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  • NAO

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/CHC-WK4399M5-W

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